The chapter discussed the important role of employee benefits in the employment relationship. Watch this scene from Erin Brockovich and assess the importance of benefits to Erin. Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) a single mother of three needs a job and convinces skeptical attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her. She quickly discovers a potentially large case against Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) for environmental pollution. Based on a true story the film has many dramatic and funny moments. Roberts received the 2000 Best Actress Academy Award.